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8/31/2012 12:31PM

Texas Made Him Funny

Mohammed "Mo" Amer, a Palestinian refugee turned standup comic, talks with WSJ's Stephanie Capparell about his integration into the U.S., and how he turned his experiences into a comedy show that headlines around the world.

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